
Skill-building experiences coupled with a knowledge base in essential concepts and theories in the field of public relations.
Graduates are able to successfully plan, implement and evaluate communication programs directed toward relationship building between organizations and their publics.
Our curriculum balances theory and practical experience, bolstered by foundational principles in ethics, diversity, and intercultural communication.
Opportunities:
- Personal, one-on-one faculty advisers
- On-site television studio, radio station, student newspaper
- Internships locally and in Washington, D.C.
- Exceptional alumni networking
- Communication Club and Television Club
Alumni Career Paths:
- Media Relations Director
- Sports Communication Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Campaign Director
- Public Health Advisor
- Digital Marketing Specialist
Requirements
Learning Outcomes
The Communication Department prepares students to be well-informed, responsible citizens and creative and ethical communication practitioners. The department is unique in offering this balance of theory and practice, which is manifest through our courses, our widely respected internship program, and our students’ involvement in a wide and diverse variety of campus and community organizations.
From the local to the global level, our students and graduates apply their knowledge and skills to pursue further knowledge, establish professional careers, and improve their communities.
